Man Fakes Heart Attack to Steal Attention at Couple’s Wedding — and Gets Banned from Family Events Forever

FLORIDA — A family story from the United Kingdom has gone viral online for its jaw-dropping mix of drama, pettiness, and poetic justice. According to the post, a groom’s step-uncle faked a heart attack during the couple’s wedding ceremony — all in an apparent attempt to steal attention from the bride and groom.

The anonymous storyteller, sharing on social media, said the incident happened in 1980 in a small UK village when their parents got married. Everything went smoothly — until a man they called “Dan,” their father’s step-uncle, decided to make the day all about himself.

“Dan was the kind of man that if the attention wasn’t on him, he would do something to get it,” the storyteller wrote. “He once pushed his daughter’s birthday cake into the bin because she was ‘having too much fun.’”

The Wedding Day Stunt

As guests gathered and the bride stood in her gown waiting to walk down the aisle, Dan suddenly pretended to have a heart attack.

The goal? To get the bride’s father — who was supposed to walk her down the aisle — to drive him to the hospital.

“My mum was standing there in her wedding dress waiting to be walked down the aisle, and Dan insists it’s a heart attack,” the post read.

Unfortunately for Dan, his plan didn’t go as smoothly as he’d hoped. There were six doctors at the wedding — including general practitioners (GPs) and nurses — who quickly assessed the situation.

One GP volunteered to take Dan to the hospital, but before they could even get far, Dan suddenly “felt better” and claimed it was just indigestion.

Still, the doctor insisted on taking him to the hospital, not wanting to risk it — which meant Dan missed the entire wedding and reception.

Family Reaction and Aftermath

When the truth became clear, Dan’s actions infuriated the newlyweds and their families. The groom and his brother were reportedly livid that Dan had disrupted the day for attention.

“He had to deal with my dad and his brother who were both incredibly angry that he had pulled such a stunt,” the storyteller explained.

Dan’s behavior ultimately led to serious family consequences. After the incident, he was banned from all family events, including birthdays, holidays, and future weddings.

Years later, he reportedly made another snide remark to the bride after her father’s passing — a final straw that cemented his reputation as the “family villain.”

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Internet Reacts: ‘That’s Next-Level Narcissism’

Readers online were stunned and amused by the bizarre tale. Many called Dan’s actions “classic attention-seeking behavior,” while others pointed out the irony of his plan completely backfiring.

“Imagine trying to ruin someone’s wedding and ending up in a hospital alone instead,” one commenter wrote.

Another added, “You can’t make this stuff up. At least karma worked fast in this case.”

A Family Story That’s Now a Lesson in Boundaries

The storyteller said their parents laughed about the incident years later, grateful it didn’t ruin their relationship or their marriage. The story, now decades old, continues to resurface online as a reminder that not every guest deserves an invite — especially if they crave attention more than love.

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Author: Avery Hughes Category: Lifestyle